My-turn

To build a truly diverse physician workforce, research shows the need for investment in programs that prepare students for medical school.

I’ve watched the achievement gap in my class grow wider, and it is only going to keep growing if we don’t reopen.

California lawmakers should provide immunity to restaurants and businesses to preempt civil liability for COVID-related claims.

If California is serious about greenhouse gas reductions, the state must address these climate goals directly.

We propose amendments to AB 86 that would support schools that have been open and provide the resources for all schools.

It is imperative that California update its requirements related to COVID-19 for employers and move forward on employer vaccination requirements.

From emergency food assistance to the USDA approach to school meals, we need to change to more efficient and sustainable policies.

California’s public colleges and universities will continue to struggle to fulfill their mission without stable state and federal funding.

We need bold legislation like SB 56 and AB 4 to end the systematic exclusion of low-income undocumented adults from Medi-Cal.

Reversing the housing crisis and addressing homelessness will require large investments, and AB 71 is a bold step.